Senior Clinical Fellow - Trauma & Orthopaedics | Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in the UK is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow to participate in a trauma rota within Major Trauma Centres. The successful candidate will gain experience in Orthopaedic Trauma and complex care while benefiting from a supportive environment that encourages professional development through study leave for courses and conferences. This role offers ample opportunity for clinical research and is based across Royal Preston Hospital and Chorley District General Hospital.

Benefits

Study leave budget for courses

Access to a dedicated Directorate for support

Full backing in research projects

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest and experience in Orthopaedic Trauma within a Major Trauma Centre.
• Full-time clinical practice commitment.
• Experience in clinical research and teaching.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a full-time 1 in 11 trauma rota.
• Assist senior consultants with trauma theatre.
• Engage in elective operating sessions.
• Contribute to portfolio development through various activities.
• Work closely with Trauma Consultants.

Skills

Interest in Orthopaedic Trauma

Commitment to clinical practice

Research/teaching activities

Education

Pre‑ or Post‑CCT qualification

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow. The role will be a participant on a 1 in 11 middle grade rota in a Major Trauma Centre (MTC) and offers an excellent opportunity for a suitable candidate wishing to increase experience in the management of Orthopaedic Trauma and complex sub‑specialty care.

The post holder will work across Royal Preston Hospital and Chorley District General Hospital. It is initially for 6 months with a possible 6‑month extension. The post is not formally approved for training but provides a study leave budget for attendance at national trauma courses and conferences.

Responsibilities & Working Pattern

• Participate in a full‑time 1 in 11 trauma rota with a mixture of fixed trauma operating sessions, fixed outpatient sessions, trauma on‑call commitments and trauma weeks.
• Assist senior consultants with trauma theatre, on‑call duties and senior ward review.
• Engage in elective operating sessions and collaborate with the Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic elective and trauma surgery team.
• Contribute to portfolio development through logbook, CBD, DOPS, teaching, audit and research.
• Work closely with 18 Trauma Consultants, with planned activities adjusted during Trauma weeks.

Qualifications & Experience

• Pre‑ or Post‑CCT candidate or candidate aspiring for CESR.
• Demonstrated interest and experience in Orthopaedic Trauma within a Major Trauma Centre.
• Commitment to full‑time clinical practice and research/teaching activities.

Benefits & Support

Ample opportunities for portfolio enhancement, with a strong record of prior candidates successful in CESR application. Clinical support includes:

• Study leave budget for national trauma courses and conferences.
• Access to a dedicated Directorate with a wealth of experience in CESR pathways.
• Full backing in teaching, audit and research projects.

Our Purpose and Aims

We aim to be the centre for acute and specialised hospital services in Lancashire and South Cumbria, providing:

• The highest standards of compassionate, safe care that gives our patients a positive experience.
• Excellence in research, innovation and teaching.
• Development of staff to reach their potential.
• Improvements to the health and wellbeing of our diverse communities.

Our Aims are as follows:

• Expand and develop specialised and tertiary services.
• Deliver local services for Preston, Chorley and South Ribble.
• Enhance our workforce and reputation through education, research and innovation.

Delivery Strategies

• Quality Strategy – ‘Safe, Reliable and Compassionate’.
• Organisational Development and Workforce Strategy.
• IT Strategy.
• Operational Effectiveness Strategy.
• Clinical service strategies.

Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/Trust Brochure for further details on:

• What we can offer.
• Job Plan/On‑call Requirements.
• The Team.

This advert closes on Monday 8 Dec 2025.